Senior Mission Solution Architect

CACI International Inc

. Lead development of compelling, executable, and scorable solutions for strategic DoD, Intelligence Community, and interagency opportunities .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $114,600 - $252,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing executable solutions for DoD and Intelligence Community missions, with a strong focus on translating complex requirements into clear, persuasive proposals and technical narratives. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage with senior leaders while managing tight deadlines and high-stakes projects.

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Solution DevelopmentProposal WritingMission Operations SupportTechnical Volume LeadershipDoD/IC Experience

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Hard Skills

CONOPS DevelopmentMission WorkflowsSystems EngineeringTechnical ApproachesRisk MitigationGraphics CreationWhite PapersProposal Content CreationEvaluation-Responsive SolutionsMission-Centered Solutions

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationCollaboration Under Tight DeadlinesBriefing Senior Leaders

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Top Secret ClearanceSCI EligibilityCurrent CI or Full-Scope Polygraph

Industry Keywords

DoDIntelligence CommunityFederal National-Security MissionsCyber OperationsISR PlatformsEmerging Mission SystemsFederal CaptureProposal AcquisitionCapability DevelopmentSolution Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of compelling, executable, and scorable solutions for strategic DoD, Intelligence Community, and interagency opportunities
Translate ambiguous customer missions and acquisition requirements into clear solution and proposal narratives
Develop complete, technically credible, executable, and evaluation-responsive mission-centered solutions
Identify customer priorities, operational gaps, critical issues, and stated or implied requirements with SMEs and program teams
Translate mission needs into solution concepts, CONOPS, mission workflows, system architectures, staffing models, transition approaches, risk mitigations, and measurable outcomes
Shape solutions across lifecycle sustainment; systems engineering and software modernization; operations, planning, training, and readiness; intelligence analysis and operations; and UXS/C-UXS employment and integration
Lead solution development for intelligence, cyber, systems engineering, and mission operations opportunities
Develop scorable strengths, discriminators, proof points, storyboards, graphics concepts, white papers, technical volume outlines, and persuasive technical narratives
Serve as technical volume lead or major contributor, including writing, rewriting, one-voicing, page-count management, and solution alignment
Facilitate solutioning sessions with Capture, BD, pricing, proposal, operations, SMEs, and partners
Resolve technical or operational gaps
Brief recommendations to senior leaders and defend solutions through gate, color-team, and executive reviews
Build reusable mission threads, graphics, technical patterns, artifacts, and lessons learned for future pursuits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent mission and technical experience
At least 10 years of relevant experience supporting DoD, IC, interagency, or federal national-security missions
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Experience translating mission requirements, customer needs, or RFP requirements into executable technical, operational, or mission-support solutions
Experience creating CONOPS, mission workflows, system views, technical approaches, staffing and transition approaches, risk mitigations, graphics, white papers, or technical volume content
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to brief senior leaders and write clear, persuasive proposal content
Ability to work across Capture, BD, proposal, pricing, operations, technical SMEs, subcontractors, and executive stakeholders under tight deadlines
Demonstrated experience in at least two mission areas, including intelligence analysis or operations; systems or mission engineering; offensive or defensive cyber and cyber mission operations; mission operations support; UXS/C-UXS, ISR platforms, autonomy, or emerging mission systems; or federal capture, proposal, acquisition, capability development, or solution development
Current CI or full-scope polygraph desired
Experience supporting strategic captures or proposals valued at $100M or more in total contract value desired
Prior experience as a Solution Architect for Business Development desired
Experience supporting service intelligence or cyber organizations, PEOs/PAEs, combatant commands, SOCOM, CIA, NSA, DIA, NGA, NRO, or INSCOM desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible time off benefit
Robust learning resources
Competitive compensation
Healthcare benefits
Wellness benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Family support benefits
Continuing education benefits
Time off benefits